Bashir Adeniyi’s Tenure Extended as Nigerian Customs Comptroller-General: What It Means for Nigeria

Bashir Adeniyi’s Tenure Extended as Nigerian Customs Comptroller-General: What It Means for Nigeria

The Nigerian World

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President Bola Tinubu has extended Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure as Comptroller-General of Customs until August 2026—a move that carries major weight.

For the Nigerian diaspora, especially those engaged in trade and remittances, this extension signals policy consistency and reform stability.

Under Adeniyi’s leadership, Customs has focused on modernization, tightening border security, and implementing the National Single Window Project—a system that streamlines import/export processes by integrating all border agencies into a unified digital platform.

This improves transparency and efficiency across trade operations.

The extension also strengthens Nigeria’s role in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by ensuring smoother, standardized cross-border commerce.

This isn’t just about tenure—it’s about strengthening institutions that power Nigeria’s economy.